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No choice but to turn back (Bolivia off-road Motorcycle) – ep70
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
A dirt-road ride in Bolivia changes course after conversations with local people cast doubt on whether the track reaches the main road. This episode follows Pedro Mota as he reassesses his route amid a stretch of riding that includes several river crossings.
About this film
Episode 70 of America – Patagonia to Alaska, the film is part of Pedro Mota’s solo motorcycle journey around the world on a Honda Transalp. Its focus is the practical uncertainty of following an off-road track: the ride has been rewarding, but the route ahead may not lead through as planned. Local knowledge becomes an important part of deciding what to do next. At 14 minutes and 38 seconds, the episode centres on this route decision rather than a general account of the wider journey.
The journey
In Bolivia, Mota rides a dirt road whose connection to the main road is uncertain. The trail includes multiple river crossings, and the terrain makes the detour worthwhile to him while it remains passable. After speaking with several local people, he learns that the track appears to end without connecting through. That advice overturns his original plan, and he turns back rather than continuing along the suspected dead end. The episode’s travel story is therefore shaped by both the riding itself and the decision to alter the route in response to what he hears on the way.
What to expect
- Solo riding in Bolivia on a Honda Transalp
- Dirt-road travel with several river crossings
- A route change following local advice
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